Calculations to determine the basic caloric needs of patients and how much to feed (dry)
What is the MER for a 5.9 kg 4 yo M cat in kCal/day?
5.9 kg^0.75 x 70 = [(5.9^0.75)*70]
kCal/day RER x 1.4 = [((5.9^0.75)*70)*1.4] kCal/day MER
Ginny is a 9 yo 1.6 kg F cat with a BCS of 3/5. Using the RER and MER for Ginny in kCal/day and if Ginny's dry food is 489 kCal/cup. How many cups will Ginny need per day?
9 kg^0.75 x 70 = [(9^0.75)*70] kCal/day
RER x 1.4 = [((9^0.75)*70)*1.4] kCal/day
MER. [((9^0.75)*70)*1.4] x 1 cup/489 kCal = [(((9^0.75)*70)*1.4)/489] cups/day